Doxycycline hyclate vs Trimethoprim
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 2.4× as often as Trimethoprim in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 119,157 in England.
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
119,157items
Trimethoprim · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Doxycycline hyclate versus Trimethoprim: national items dispensed by month
▬ Doxycycline hyclate · ╌ Trimethoprim
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Doxycycline hyclate | Trimethoprim |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 288,869 | 119,157 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,959,142 | 1,561,883 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £345,142 | £591,028 |
See the full profile for Doxycycline hyclate or Trimethoprim.